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Boston Consulting Group

Global strategy and transformation consulting firm

Lead Data Scientist

Data ScienceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in a related field or practical experience in data analytics is required.
  • Coding skills in Python are required.
  • Experience conducting analysis using machine learning is required.
  • Conversational English proficiency or higher is required.
  • The candidate should be able to apply advanced analytics methods to business and produce results.
  • The candidate should be able to collaborate with clients and teams to solve problems.
  • The candidate should be interested in and seek to understand business contexts, in addition to analytics.
  • The candidate should be flexible, self-directed, creative, and able to think critically.
  • The candidate should independently set analytical objectives, identify issues and priorities, and communicate them proactively to the team.
  • The candidate should be willing to learn current methods and tools related to analytics and data analysis platforms.
  • The candidate should be able to visualize complex analytical processes and results clearly and simply.
  • The candidate should be able to explain complex data-science concepts to non-specialists.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build advanced models using data analysis, machine learning, and mathematical optimization to address important client management challenges and support organizational transformation and growth.
  • Work directly with clients alongside strategy consultants, applying expertise in digital domains and business, analytics, and information technology skills to solve management challenges.
  • Analyze client-owned and external data using knowledge of data-analysis platforms and large-scale data processing, and determine measures to resolve client challenges.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working at a consulting firm.
  • Experience working at a data-analysis company or data-analysis platform company.
  • Experience developing applications using large language models.
  • Experience with mathematical optimization or operations research.
  • Experience working in research and development at a high-tech company or manufacturer.
  • Experience in natural language processing, image recognition, or speech recognition.
  • Experience in marketing analytics, business intelligence, or data warehousing.
  • Experience in software development or DevOps.
  • Ability to manage project progress and teams.
  • Ability to build new analytics services.
  • Ability to build strong client relationships and become a thought leader.
  • Business-level English proficiency or higher.

About the Company

Boston Consulting Group

Global strategy and transformation consulting firm

BCG provides global management consulting, advising leaders in strategy and transformation across industries, with expertise in M&A, operations, pricing, sustainability, and AI. BCG X builds AI solutions, digital products, and new ventures by combining engineers, data scientists, designers, and venture builders for clients. Specialist units Inverto, Platinion, and Quantis support procurement, IT architecture, and sustainability, while the BCG Henderson Institute supplies research. The goal is to help clients achieve lasting performance improvements and durable value through strategic advisory plus hands-on technology execution.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1963

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